February 27, 2002
-Winnipeg City Council approves the sale of Winnipeg Hydro to
Manitoba Hydro. The deal provided the city with $25 million per year for
the first five years, $20 million for each of the next four years and
then $16 million per year in perpetuity. (For a full terms of sale.)February 27, 1980 - The Hartford Whalers acquire Bobby Hull from the Jets for future considerations. Hull played the 1980-81 season, his final one, with the Whalers.February 27, 1961 - River East Collegiate on Sutton Avenue is officially opened. For more on the history of the school.